Danny Valencia hit a three-run homer off a Mexican Double-A pitcher playing in his 15th consecutive minor league season, and Israel pounded relievers Fernando Salas and Oliver Pérez in a 12-5 win ... ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Japan firms worried about business impact as Myanmar unrest grows
As the political turmoil in Myanmar continues six months after the military coup, Japanese companies, whether operating there or tapping the country for skilled or low-wage workers, are worrying about ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Caeleb Dressel nabs gold again while US volleyball falters
Caeleb Dressel has won five gold medals in Tokyo, including two Sunday. Bobby Finke won the 1,500m free. Simone Biles it out of another event. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korean Shares Pressured by Chinese Technology Crackdown, Renewed COVID-19 Concerns
The Nikkei and KOSPI were rattled all week amid a Chinese crackdown on its technology sector and rising cases of the Delta coronavirus variant. ( read original story ...)
Senior Japanese Embassy diplomat recalled home after disparaging remarks against Moon
A senior Japanese Embassy diplomat in Seoul has been recalled home after causing a stir with remarks disparaging South Korean President Moon Jae-in's efforts to improve relations between the two ... ( read original story ...)
US gymnast Jade Carey has dad by her side in Tokyo, mom cheering from home
Jade Carey is coached by her father, Brian, and he's with her in Tokyo; her mom and siblings are cheering from Arizona and Florida. ( read original story ...)
Caeleb Dressel wins his fourth medal of Tokyo Olympics with gold medal in 50-meter freestyle
Caeleb Dressel won his third individual medal of the Tokyo Summer Olympics on Sunday with his victory in the 50-meter freestyle. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: McKeon wins another gold, men’s golf, athletics, boxing and more – live!
The men’s golf is played to a finish and there are medals on offer on the track, field and in the pool. Join our writers to follow it all ... ( read original story ...)
Caeleb Dressel Claims 4th Tokyo Gold With 50-m Freestyle Olympic Record
Securing his place as one of the biggest stars of the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel won his fourth gold medal with a victory in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Caeleb Dressel wins his fourth gold of the games in 50m freestyle
Watch USA's Caeleb Dressel win the 50m freestyle "by miles" to claim his fourth gold medal of the Tokyo Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: US wins bronze in mixed-gender relay, Team USA guaranteed medal in baseball
The US won a bronze medal in the 4x400 mixed-gender relay while Team USA is guaranteed a medal in baseball after beating South Korea. ( read original story ...)
At 46, African skateboarder finally wows mom at Tokyo Games
At age 46, the second-oldest skateboarder at the Tokyo Games is hoping to not have a heart attack and have mounds of fun. Should be no problem. Fun has been a life’s work for Dallas ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic Diversity Push Highlights Japan’s Struggles With Change
One biracial athlete carried Japan’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, another lit the cauldron and both global sports stars put a spotlight on what has been dubbed the “Unity in ... ( read original story ...)
Sky Brown: Team GB’s 13-year-old Olympian who appears on US TV shows and cleans toilets in Japan
Sky Brown is Team GB’s youngest Olympian since 11-year-old Cecilia Colledge skated in the 1932 Winter Olympics, having turned 13 on July 7. She is the daughter ... ( read original story ...)
At home in Japan, Nick Martínez pitches US over South Korea
Nick Martínez stepped onto the mound, and it felt like an old familiar place. Because it was. “Felt comfortable the whole game,” he said after striking out nine over five innings and pitching the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Final round of golf tournament, track and field finals on Day 9
Xander Schauffele leads by one stroke heading into the final round of play. He's the strongest chance the U.S. has at medaling in the event. ( read original story ...)